We use a lot of batteries. For the digital camera, for the television remote control, for setting the alarm clock in the morning, for that beautiful clock we hung in the living room.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himIt is undeniable that, even without realizing it, we use a lot of drums. From those for toys to those for the television remote control, from batteries to set the alarm clock in the morning to those for that beautiful clock we hung in the living room.
Batteries have now entered our daily life and despite the alternative technologies that are emerging to limit their use, they still represent an indispensable product that we make extensive use of which, however, unfortunately, very difficult to dispose of. Ultimately, however, the batteries do not create any carbon dioxide emission as long as they remain inserted in the various devices and do their duty. Their production, shipping and disposal, on the other hand, yes! In practice, the greenest moment in the life of batteries is while they are in your hands, that is, during their actual use. This means that, if we really can't do without them, we must at least commit to keeping them alive for as long as possible. Here are 5 tips to do it:
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Buy rechargeable batteries
It's painfully obvious advice, but still a good place to start. Buying rechargeable batteries for obvious reasons. Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) which have practically replaced the Nickel-Cadmium, banned by the European Commission in 2006 because they contain harmful substances, are certainly preferable to alkaline refillable as they can be recharged thousands of times before needing to be disposed of or recycled (for information and points collection in the area, it is useful to consult the CODAT website). But be careful, compared to the latter they have a very short duration and it is therefore advisable to plan their recharging well.
Load before it's too late
NiMH batteries can be charged practically anytime we want. On the other hand, however, they lose their power quickly and need to be recharged often. Fortunately, it doesn't take a lot of time and electricity to do this. However, be sure to remove the charger from the wall outlet when charging is complete. But above all, put them in charge only when completely exhausted, in order to avoid the so-called "memory effect".
Choose the right battery according to the device to be used
A digital camera drains the life of an alkaline battery faster than Dracula can with that of a virgin. In this case it would be good to opt for batteries specifically designed to support the consumption of the latest generation electronic equipment. In general, therefore, be sure to purchase batteries according to the device for which we are to use them. For electronic equipment, choose those specifically designed to withstand consumption in high energy consumption applications, such as almost all the latest generation electronic equipment.
Remove the batteries from devices you rarely use
The Halloween talking skull with which you surprised your friends or the Santa Claus who lights up that your grandchildren liked so much, once placed in the closet, waiting for them to come in handy (you have 365 days of time) remove them batteries and use them in other devices, otherwise keep them in a cool and dry place.
Put the batteries in the refrigerator
This method works great for NiMH batteries. They retain 9/10 of the full charge if stored in the refrigerator. Different speech for alkaline batteries which apparently would last only 5% longer if stored in the refrigerator. When in doubt, since it doesn't hurt him so much, it might still be an idea to use the fridge as a pantry for batteries, especially useful in emergencies. The important thing is to remember to have them put there, but above all, before starting to take pictures, make sure that they are back to room temperature.
